Acts 6:9 bbe — But some of those who were of the Synagogue named that of the Libertines, and some of the men of Cyrene and of Alexandr…

Bible in Basic English

"But some of those who were of the Synagogue named that of the Libertines, and some of the men of Cyrene and of Alexandria and those from Cilicia and Asia, had arguments with Stephen."

— Acts 6:9, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 6 — Context

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These they took to the Apostles, who, after prayer, put their hands on them.

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And the word of God was increasing in power; and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem became very great, and a great number of priests were in agreement with the faith.

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And Stephen, full of grace and power, did great wonders and signs among the people.

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But some of those who were of the Synagogue named that of the Libertines, and some of the men of Cyrene and of Alexandria and those from Cilicia and Asia, had arguments with Stephen.

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But they were not able to get the better of him, for his words were full of wisdom and of the Spirit.

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Then they got men to say, He has said evil against Moses and against God, in our hearing.

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And the people, with the rulers and the scribes, were moved against him, and they came and took him before the Sanhedrin,

Acts 6:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 6:9 say?
Acts 6:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But some of those who were of the Synagogue named that of the Libertines, and some of the men of Cyrene and of Alexandria and those from Cilicia and Asia, had arguments with Stephen.”
Where is Acts 6:9 in the Bible?
Acts 6:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 6, verse 9.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 6:9.
What translation should I read Acts 6:9 in?
Acts 6:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 6:9?
Acts 6:9 reads (BBE): “But some of those who were of the Synagogue named that of the Libertines, and some of the men of Cyrene and of Alexandria and those from Cilicia and Asia, had arguments with Stephen.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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